International Friendly · Sunday 8 November 1959 · Cotonou, Dahomey

Benin
0–1
Nigeria

Benin 0–1 Nigeria (8 Nov 1959): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Match facts

  • This is the first recorded meeting between Benin and Nigeria.
  • Nigeria won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Benin 1500, Nigeria 1552 — Benin were favourites.

Benin: last 0 matches

    Nigeria: last 5 matches

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